Glossary
Privacy by Design
Privacy by design means building privacy into products from the start - like putting locks on doors when building a house, not trying to add them later.
What is Privacy by Design?
An approach that embeds privacy protection into the design and architecture of systems and business practices from the outset, rather than as an afterthought.
Why Should You Care?
Privacy by design is a GDPR requirement and produces more effective privacy protection than trying to bolt on controls after development.
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Real-World Example
A mobile app developer designs their app to collect only necessary data, encrypt it by default, and delete it automatically when no longer needed.
How to Protect Against Privacy by Design
- 1.
Incorporate privacy requirements into SDLC
- 2.
Train developers on privacy-preserving techniques
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